Newskarnataka-Mangalore
Mangalore : The Navaratri celebrations at the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple in Mangalore begins today (Saturday). Already the idols of the Navadurgas have been installed at the Sri Gokarnanatha Kalyana Mantap hall of the Temple. The installation of the presiding deity Goddess Sharada is to be held shortly.
A variety of religious and cultural programmes will be held at the Kshetra as part of Navaratri festivities. There will be Mass Anna Santharpane at the Temple every day and lakhs of devotees are expected to take part.